Handford Hall Primary School
URN: 144212 • Ipswich IP1 2LQ
Overview
- Name
- Handford Hall Primary School
- URN
- 144212
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katarzyna Blake (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473251603
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich IP1 2LQ
Summary
Handford Hall Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 358 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 330. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school is built on values of kindness, respect, and a commitment to high academic and personal standards.
The curriculum at Handford Hall is designed to inspire a love for learning and promote the development of well-rounded individuals. The dedicated staff provide strong pastoral support, ensuring that each child receives the encouragement they need to succeed. The school believes in the importance of a partnership between home and school, actively involving parents in their children's education.
Handford Hall also emphasizes community engagement, encouraging students to feel connected to their local area. The school offers various training opportunities and support initiatives, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration within the educational community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Handford Hall is designed to inspire a love for learning and promote the development of well-rounded individuals. The dedicated staff provide strong pastoral support, ensuring that each child receives the encouragement they need to succeed. The school believes in the importance of a partnership between home and school, actively involving parents in their children's education.
Handford Hall also emphasizes community engagement, encouraging students to feel connected to their local area. The school offers various training opportunities and support initiatives, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration within the educational community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- End of Year Newsletter July 2025 - Special Edition (download)
- Newsletter September 2025 (download)
- School Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 358
- Boys
- 160
- Girls
- 198
- FSM %
- 33.80
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 358 | 160 | 198 | 330 | 33.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 373 | 170 | 203 | 330 | 31.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 345 | 164 | 181 | 330 | 25.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 345 | 164 | 181 | 330 | 25.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 330 | 159 | 171 | 330 | 20.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 339 | 160 | 179 | 315 | 11.80 |
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